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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 46

SSC CHSL - 09 March 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q46

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The Chief Minister of which state launched "Football for All" in the state to take the culture of football to the grassroots?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e.Odisha

  • The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, launched the "Football for All" initiative.

  • The aim of the campaign is to promote football culture at the grassroots level.

  • It was launched in collaboration with FIFA and institutions like KIIT-KISS.

  • Under this programme, free footballs were distributed to students in government schools.

  • The initiative seeks to increase sports participation among children across rural and urban areas of Odisha.

Explanation of other options

  • Jharkhand: While sports are promoted in the state, no such football-specific programme like “Football for All” was launched.

  • Madhya Pradesh: Hosted the Khelo India Youth Games, but did not initiate a grassroots football programme.

  • West Bengal: Known for its love for football, yet the state government did not launch this specific campaign.

  • Thus, Odisha is the only correct choice for this football initiative.